How to pronounce necessitude
Say it like nuh-SES-ih-tyood. Necessitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- nuh
- SES
- ih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necessitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of necessitude
American and British speakers say necessitude in essentially the same way: /nəˈsɛsɪtjud/ in the US and /nəˈsɛsɪtjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-SES-ih-tyood.
What does necessitude mean?
- The state or characteristic of being in need; neediness.
- A circumstance or event which is necessary or unavoidable, especially because it is a requirement of a social role or natural state of affairs.
- Necessity.
Where does necessitude come from?
From Latin necessitūdō, from necesse + -tūdō, from ne- + cessus.
Questions about saying necessitude
How do you pronounce necessitude?
Say nuh-SES-ih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /nəˈsɛsɪtjud/. In British English it is /nəˈsɛsɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necessitude?
Necessitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: nuh · SES · ih · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say necessitude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈsɛsɪtjud/ and the British form is /nəˈsɛsɪtjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.